Foreword (TBD) Preface List of Editors and Contributors PART I: Metaverse Fundamentals 1. Metaverse: Augmented reality, Lifelogging, Mirror worlds, Virtual worlds 2. History of Human-centric Metaverse 3. Standardization and specification of Metaverse 4. Criticism and concerns PART II: Advancement in Metaverse Technology 5. Platforms and contents in Metaverse 6. Digital human in Metaverse 7. Transitions between different platforms PART III: Applications of Human-centred Metaverse Section A: Education and Academic Fields 8. Extended classrooms and schools 9. Simulation-based learning 10. Online conferencing Section B: Business, Entertainment, and Sports 11. Hiring and recruitment 12. Employee training and development 13. Metaverse as new work environments Section C: Human Factors in Metaverse 14. Measures and Assessments in Metaverse 15. Remote collaboration in Metaverse PART IV: Culture, Ethics, and Diversity in Metaverse 16. Privacy and security issues in Metaverse 17. Diversity and equity in Metaverse 18. Ethical and philosophical consideration in the Metaverse society PART V: Future of Work in Metaverse 19. Future technology development for seamless Metaverse experiences 20. Governance, laws, and compliances for people in Metaverse 21. Human-AI cohabitation Author Index Subject Index